Centennial director, library curator receive Cuthbertsons

STANFORD -- The executive director of Stanford's Centennial celebration
and a longtime library curator were awarded the Kenneth M. Cuthbertson Award
for exceptional service to Stanford University at commencement exercises June
14.

Stephen Peeps, who headed the Stanford centennial celebration from 1986-91
and is now associate vice president for development, was cited "for his
vision and effort in creating a five-year series of commemorative events that
was logistically monumental, intellectually inspiring and plain fun."

He was praised "for assembling and managing a centennial celebration staff
of exemplary talent, energy and commitment that never let organizational
means overwhelm intellectual ends, and for his loyal and enthusiastic service
to Stanford and his willingness to 'go the extra mile' to ensure a job well
done."

James Knox, curator of British and American history at Green Library, was
cited for his work as a "consummate reference librarian and bibliographer"
for more than 20 years.

He was recognized "for having the insight to build collections in women's
studies and ethnic studies that will serve Stanford far into the future," and
"for a level of mentoring Stanford faculty, students and librarians" that has
made some call him "the most valuable resource in Green Library's
collection."

The Cuthbertson award was established in 1981 by an anonymous donor as a
tribute to Kenneth M. Cuthbertson, a key early architect in Stanford's
long-range financial planning and fund-raising programs. He retired in 1977
as vice president for development.

The annual award, open to all members of the Stanford community, honors
contributors to the goals of the university in their widest sense.

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